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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.36, 1,763.56 and 917.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.36, 1,763.56 and 917.51 is: 1,375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.36 : 1,763.56 = 917.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.36/1,763.56 = 917.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.36x = 1,763.56 × 917.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.36x = 1,618,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,074.14/1,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.50

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